Government reforms intimidation scheme to relocate more Afghan staff under threat Hundreds of Afghan staff who find themselves at risk as a result of their work to support British Armed Forces will be able to relocate to the UK under a new scheme announced by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel. From: 29 December 2020 Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Home Secretary Priti Patel with a member of the Armed Forces. MOD Crown Copyright. The Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy will be introduced next year to reflect the changing situation in Afghanistan. It will offer relocation to current and former employees such as embassy support staff, those in political or counter-terrorism roles, or cultural advisors who could face threats related to their occupation.